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Most models hate competition, and that has affected the growth of the industry which is almost at a spot over the years. A lot of models dislike pageant for one reason or the other. The most popular opinion is about favoritism. But then it is almost a natural occurrence even in families where parents could have a favorite child. Different factors determine who the favorite become. Sometimes the favorite is not the best but the sensitive, the loyal, and importantly the manageable which is similar to being loyal.

 Although favoritism is quite controversial, it could also be a case of defending an interest. However, this should not be a reason to avoid competition like most models do. Competition gives more than a stipulated prize. It simply places value and beauty to a career, providing more reasons to be the best. 

Competition provides a chance to understand the diversity in human power over one another, and how it can be maneuvered with individual uniqueness. It is a time of learning and self improvement. 

Aside Pageantry, there seems to be very few major competitions for models. Models are all out for brands in fashion shows, commercials, activation, ushering and other service rendering activities. These puts some cash in their pockets for personal needs but never build on their personalities. Talking about being rich and famous from being a model, they are but few. The bottom line is that these few like Agbani Derego, former miss world, Oluchi, a brand ambassador, Bryan, former Mr. Nigeria, were made by competitions, and have built themselves into a brand which other brands demand to associate with.

Needless to overemphasis the need for more competitive activities for models. The only way to avoid competition is to carve a niche for self through personal skill like Harrison Chinedu, the Nigeria Guinness World Record breaker for the farthest distance travel with the ball balanced on the head. The journey is as personal and as difficult as that, yet the drive is the ride to a place of honor.

This is why Brands associates with Brands. This is why the celebrities are the ambassadors for big brands while career models are left out in their comfort zones which is none-competitive; that is the fashion shows, activation, event ushering, etc. Here they barely invest physical cash and energy, but are simply contented with the token pay for such services.

We at MCN believe that Models are Brand Ambassadors. We believe in the industry and wish to contribute our quota to it building. This is the essence of MODELS CONNECT INDUSTRY NIGHT; MCIN where models are celebrated like stars while sharing opportunities. 

2016 edition of Models Connect Industry Night; MCIN, tagged Beyond Beauty loading come July 29th 2016. Details on event page: CLICK TO GO TO EVENT PAGE